Met Xl R Information
Met Xl R is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Met Xl R have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Met Xl R depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Met Xl R include Slow heart rate (pulse), Confusion. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Met Xl R can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Met Xl R go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Met Xl R is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Met Xl R related warnings talks about Met Xl R's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Met Xl R is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Angioedema, Heart Failure as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Met Xl R have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Met Xl R have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Met Xl R is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Met Xl R Benefits & Uses
Met Xl R is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
- High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
- Angina
Met Xl R Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Met Xl R Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Met Xl R is used -
Moderate
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Blurred vision
- Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
- Chest Pain
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- पेट दर्द
- Diarrhoea
- Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
- Insomnia
- Cough
- Weakness
- Vertigo
Common
- Slow heart rate (pulse)
- Confusion
Met Xl R Related Warnings
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Is the use of Met Xl R safe for pregnant women?
Met XL R has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Met XL R without medical advice.
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Is the use of Met Xl R safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Met XL R as it bears very minor side effects for them.
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What is the effect of Met Xl R on the Kidneys?
Met XL R rarely harms the kidneys.
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What is the effect of Met Xl R on the Liver?
Met XL R is rarely harmful for the liver.
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What is the effect of Met Xl R on the Heart?
Met XL R may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Severe Interaction of Met Xl R with Other Drugs
Met Xl R should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Met Xl R Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Met Xl R unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Hyperthyroidism
- Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Depression
- Allergy
- Angioedema
- Diabetes
- Heart Failure
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hyperkalemia
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Met Xl R
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Is this Met Xl R habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Met Xl R is addictive.
Met Xl R Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Met Xl R
Met Xl R may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Met Xl R
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Met Xl R and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 148-149
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Altace (ramipril)
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